Are You Truly Prepared for Your Interview?

Are You Truly Prepared for Your Interview?

In a recent blog post, Bonnie Lowe shared with us the Biggest Mistake in the Job Interview. On the heels of that, my good friend, Peggy McKee, wrote an information packed article on what you need to do to be truly prepared for the interview. These …

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Twitter and Your Job Search: The Secrets to Maximum Success

Twitter and Your Job Search: The Secrets to Maximum Success

If you have ever wondered how to effectively use Twitter for your job search, look no further. In this webinar, I am joined by Marci Reyonlds, Principal at J2B Marketing, who takes us through step-by-step everything you need to do to get this social media tool working …

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Lemonade: It’s not a pink slip, it’s a blank page

Lemonade: It’s not a pink slip, it’s a blank page

I love documentaries. My brother-in-law is a filmmaker…I think I’ve single-handedly crashed Netflix’s servers with my overusage…I’ve got what some might call a problem.  It’s as simple as that.

So, when I stumbled upon Erik Proulx’s film “Lemonade,” I had to watch it.  Simply described, it’s …

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Help!  I Can’t Land an Interview – Rosa Elizabeth Vargas, Resume Expert

Help! I Can’t Land an Interview – Rosa Elizabeth Vargas, Resume Expert

The bills are piling up. It has been months since you lost your job. You are becoming extremely concerned. You feel as if you have done everything you can to secure a new job opportunity but nothing has become fruitful– not even a job See full post

Don’t Be a “Debbie Downer” When it Comes to Your Job Search

Don’t Be a “Debbie Downer” When it Comes to Your Job Search

| Blog Posts | Kevin Kermes

No arguement here…it can be a monumental task.  There are a number of articles on the benefits and importance of remaining positive in the job search from a psychological perspective.  Today, I want to share a blog  from Dan Zarrella that has some solid statistics on …

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Finding the Restroom – Interview with Author and (Successful) Job Seeker, Michael Kerman

Finding the Restroom – Interview with Author and (Successful) Job Seeker, Michael Kerman

| Blog Posts | Kevin Kermes

You might remember Michael Kerman from the interview I did with him on networking. He found himself in a new city with no job and no contacts. Yet, he was able to successfully network which he leveraged into a new position: all without ever asking for …

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How I Got the Job: Ed Warner on Uncovering the “Hidden” Job Market

| Blog Posts | Kevin Kermes

You’ve heard it before. 80-85% of the hiring done is off the conventional radar (no recruiters, no job boards, etc..) in the “hidden” job market. In this interview, I talk to Ed Warner who uncovered his new job through a …

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You Don’t Have to Do it Alone!

| Blog Posts | Kevin Kermes

In the job search, a lot of people start weighing their options. It’s an opportune time to explore new avenues – a different location, a new industry and, sometimes, a seismic shift all together – going out on your own.

Maybe you have an idea that has been itching at …

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Question of the Week: How can I fix my resume to get more interviews?

| Blog Posts | Kevin Kermes

Kevin,

I had been a top consultative sales producer for many years. Then, about 9-10 years ago, I encountered family and economic issues, e.g., layoffs, two-year non-compete, family health issues for which I took off work, etc., that prevented me from continuing in my successful sales career at that time. …

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